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The Online Mutual Help Practices of Romance Fraud Victims

This volume examines the online mutual help practices of individuals who have experienced romance fraud. Published by Les Presses de l’Université d’Ottawa (University of Ottawa Press eBooks), it presents a cross‑discipli...

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Romance Fraud in China

This piece examines Romance Fraud in China within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describes how offenders cultivate trust and shif...

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Evaluating Jailbreak Vulnerabilities in LLMs: A Taxonomy and Comparative Analysi...

This piece examines Evaluating Jailbreak Vulnerabilities in LLMs: A Taxonomy and Comparative Analysis in Romance Fraud Scenarios within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common p...

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CHAPTER 10 The Online Mutual Help Practices of Romance Fraud Victims

Chapter 10 surveys the online mutual-help practices engaged in by individuals who have experienced romance fraud. Across digital spaces such as forums, social networks, and informal groups, victims connect to share perso...

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Romance Fraud: Its Repercussions on Victims’ Wellbeing

Romance fraud refers to deceitful manipulation in which a perpetrator uses a fabricated romantic persona to induce trust and financial or other gain from an unsuspecting partner. The phenomenon unfolds across online dati...

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